College students know about sleepless nights. They pull all-nighters to cram for finals, followed by more all-nighters to celebrate passing those finals. Rarely does the 18-22 crowd stay up around the clock due to worries associated with childhood cancer.
While it’s true that most college students aren’t burdened with this type of struggle, it’s also true that they are not oblivious to it. Many of them feel a responsibility to help alleviate anxiety for families affected by cancer. Kristina Kirk is one such student. She has organized a St. Jude’s fundraising event called “Up ‘til Dawn,” named in honor and recognition of the children and families who have been plagued with cancer-related sleepless nights. “Cancer doesn’t sleep, so neither should we,” Kirk says.
That’s what this episode of UQueue—our podcast for students—is all about. You’ll hear from Kirk, along with Chelsea Root, whose family has lived the horrors associated with childhood cancer and has benefitted from the generosity of St. Jude’s and those who support its mission.
After the initial fundraising goal of $1,000 was quickly surpassed, the new number is $10,000. Funds will be collected from now through April 27, the date of the “Up ‘til Dawn” celebration. To donate, contact Kristina Kirk at kristina.kirk@unionky.edu.
Here's the link to the podcast for you to copy and paste in your browser. Enjoy!
http://thinkunionky.podbean.com/2012/04/03/up-til-dawn-uqueue-episode-four/
Missy Reid, ’91
Director of College Communications
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